Reducing loneliness and social isolation in older people? The role of the third sector and public policy in Wales – Dr Mark Llewellyn Page 30 It’s going to take a new kind of village: addressing loneliness ... impact of these projects in the light of Welsh Government’s ‘National Outcomes Framework’ and other policy areas. Our final article draws on an international perspective from the U.S. and Nicola Palmarini
light on the importance of keeping voice, choice and control when growing older. We highlight key policy drivers and initiatives that support Age Cymru’s vision of an age friendly Wales, a Wales where the ... rights. The article provides an overview of social policy relating to voice, choice and control, and highlights a number of issues facing advocacy at a policy level that have an impact for older people in
Byddem yn croesawu sylwadau neu erthyglau ar gyfer rhifynnau yn y dyfodol. Dylid cyfeirio’r rhain i policy@agecymru.org.uk Y Bwrdd Golygyddol Yr Athro y Fonesig June Clark, Prifysgol Abertawe Dr Charles Musselwhite
people across Wales? – Bethan Edwards, Marie Curie Cymru Page 28 References Introduction Ceri Cryer, Policy Advisor, Age Cymru 2 Older people have told us they value the things that support good mental health ... on 029 2043 1555 enquiries@agecymru.org.uk www.agecymru.org.uk 5 Dr Lis Boulton, Health and Care Policy Manager, Age UK Unequal access to and provision of mental health services As we age, getting the
enables us to lead and advise on national campaigns, networks and alliances. We produce public policy statements, evidence, reports and statistics about major issues affecting older people in Wales.
later she joined the Welsh Government and has worked in various roles in the civil service, leading policy and legislative projects across a range of portfolio areas, including in areas relating to tackling ... enjoys working with external stakeholders in Wales to understand the impact of central government policies on people, businesses and services. Catrin is driven by her passion to make a difference and to
taking place there. Geoffrey Filkin has worked on public service improvement as a senior manager, policy maker, government minister and member of the Lords. He proposed and chaired a House of Lords Select ... our older, disabled or disadvantaged citizens. If ADASS is to be effective in influencing national policy in order to achieve improving outcomes for the people we support, then reliable and accessible evidence
opportunities to be involved in the co-production of policy and services within their communities. Question 3: Have we identified the key policies and mechanisms that can deliver real change ... sufficiently ambitious response to the major public policy issue of our ageing society? Comments: We believe that the Strategy identifies the major policy areas that need to be addressed. The Action Plan
evidence of the specific needs of older people; reflecting a diversity of views and experiences that policy makers and practitioners need to take into account when considering what should be done to ensure ... over the age of 50. Despite this awareness, they are doing nothing to limit the impact of their policies on the older generation.” On being asked about accessing healthcare, 21% of veterans told us that
1 Age Cymru consultation response – Hospital discharge January 2022 Age Cymru welcomes the Senedd’s inquiry into hospital discharge as this an area that disproportionately affects older people and older carers. Age Cymru provide a person centred, independent advocacy service that amplifies the voice of both older people living with memory concerns or dementia, and for those with capacity